Construction is wrapping up for the 14-story student dorm at 1950 Oxford Street in Downtown Berkeley, Alameda County. The project, named the Helen Diller Anchor House, is expected to open in time to welcome UC Berkeley transfer students for the Fall semester this year.
New permits have been filed to expand the Eritrean Community Church at 780 54th Street in North Oakland, Alameda County. The application states that the religious institution aims to replace its current single-story space with a “better, bigger, and modern church.” Local architect Kesete Kifle is responsible for the application and design.
The Half Moon Bay Planning Commission has approved plans for a five-story affordable housing project at 555 Kelly Avenue in the heart of the coastal San Mateo County city. However, this approval was not simple, as several commissioners voiced strong disapproval of the project and vocalized potential conditions of approval that would contravene state law. The decision is appealable, and the project awaits final approval from the City Council.
New plans have been filed for a townhome-style infill at 1400 Coleman Avenue in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County. Initial filings show the development, dubbed Coleman Village, will replace a low-slung office complex and surface parking with 162 for-sale residences, ADUs, and even more parking. City Ventures is responsible for the application.
Permits have been filed for the proposed 17-story mixed-use project at 1687 Market Street in San Francisco. The development would replace the historic three-story McRoskey Mattress store at the corner of Gough Street with affordable housing and an artist’s community. Mercy Housing is responsible for the application on behalf of the Artists Hub on Market.
